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Park run can anyone set one up ?

Boltonwannabearunner profile image

Hi can anyone set up a park run?

We have a small park near where I live and would like to set up a group.

Just started couch to 5k any ideas where to publicise if can set up group appreciated

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

Yes, anyone can set up a parkrun and the organisation will help you.

This post about parkrun explains what it is and has a link to the parkrun website. healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Parkrun exemplifies people power and is a wonderful worldwide movement.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

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Boltonwannabearunner in reply to IannodaTruffe

Thanks 👍🏻

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate

You need to contact the central team for parkrun. I think anyone can set one up. My friend talked to the local parkrun director to find out about setting one up. He never did 🤣

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Boltonwannabearunner in reply to Tasha99

Thanks 👍🏻

Rennur profile image
RennurGraduate

There should be one in Bolton already. If you want to set up another, the organisers of the current one might be able to give you advice.

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RennurGraduate in reply to Rennur

I assumed you are in Bolton because of your user name!

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Boltonwannabearunner in reply to Rennur

Thanks 👍🏻

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate

Go to the website How do I start a parkrun, you need a lot of organisations and it is quite expensive as well.

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Boltonwannabearunner in reply to AlMorr

Thanks 👍🏻

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